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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT 'TOBACCO LEAF' PATTERN RETICULATED OVAL BASKETS AND STANDS circa 1770-80
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- lengths 7 3/4 , 8 1/2 , and 8 5/8 in.
- 19.7, 21.7 and 21.9 cm
the center of each similarly decorated to the preceding lot, the sides of the baskets and the rim of the stand pierced with trelliswork applied at the intersections with gilt-heightened underglaze-blue florets, and the underglaze-blue barbed loop handles also heightened in gilding.
Provenance
The Collection of Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, sold, Sotheby's, New York, April 25, 1998, lot 7
Condition
Both baskets good, both stands good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
See the note to the preceding lot. A slightly larger basket of this model was in the collection of Emily M. Staempfli, sold in these rooms on January 23, 1992, lot 363.